Spring is Here At Last
Current Affairs April 23rd, 2006
Although Spring officially arrived here a month ago, it’s only now that my part of Ohio is beginning to see a noticeable change. I guess the tradeoff for mild summers is a spring that begins later than other places. Yet, the sun is shining, the snow has stopped (hopefully for the season), and it has started to rain more consistently. Also, the forsythia are blooming, the fruit trees are budding, and flowers
are everywhere. I even look forward to dandelions in the spring! It means that warm weather is just around the corner.
With the coming of spring I’ve made some other changes as well. I’m more conscious of getting a tan. I usually tan very easily, so I don’t have to work too hard on that one. I can finally exercise outdoors (although that is hard until summer given the spring rain), which until the bugs come is a wonderful activity. I’m also going to buy a small grill and start grilling out. I especially love grilled chicken breasts. And, sorry Hank Hill, but I prefer old fashioned charcoal to any gas. My coffee drinking will probably go down (but only ever so slightly) and give way to more lemonade. I also want to visit Lake Erie this summer, just to swim, get a tan, and maybe even fish.
Spring does bring with it some not so pleasant things, of course. For one, gas prices have gone through the roof and with summer driving season yet to arrive, it seems they can only go higher. Also, the inconsistent weather can be a headache for planning outdoor activities (e.g. when I played baseball in high school I think 1/2 of our games were canceled). Anyway, enough of my ramblings for one day.
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday and I hope your spring (and for those in the southern hemisphere, autumn) is wonderful!
Photos on left: view from the high school I attended and closeup of a dandelion. Photo on right of 3 colorful trees. All photos by Jonathan Bennett
